David Vitter: “Again, my big overarching concern is that we could be repeating a grave mistake of history.”

So just as an example, Wells is the biggest participant in the SBA's 7(a) loan program.

We need tough new laws to hold corporate executives personally accountable, and we need tough prosecutors who have the courage to go after people at the top.

I thank the Senator from Louisiana for his very kind remarks. More importantly, I want to thank him for years of great partnership, great work on behalf of Louisiana. I know he will make an outstanding senior Senator. Thank you. I yield…

If the majority leader will yield for one moment, I want to thank the majority leader for his very kind words. Serving in the Senate for two terms has been the highest honor of my professional career. I have enjoyed it so much and have…